Breaking the Faith

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  • 2013
  • 1 Season
  • 7.2  (102)

Breaking the Faith was a reality TV show that aired on TLC in 2013. The show follows the lives of former members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS) who had left their communities in order to start a new life outside of the religion.

The show's three main stars were Zack, Matt, and Angie, all of whom had left the FLDS community at different times. The FLDS is a very strict and controlling religious group that was led by Warren Jeffs, who is now in prison for charges related to sexual assault and child molestation. The show sought to explore the difficulties that members of this community face when they leave, as well as what life is like outside of the only world they have ever known.

Zack was born into the FLDS community and left when he was 18 years old. He is now in his mid-20s and has been out of the community for a few years. Matt left the community when he was 28, and Angie was kicked out of the community when she was 16 years old because she wore pants. All three of them have had to struggle with adjusting to life outside of the community and finding their place in the world.

Throughout the show, viewers are given a look into the lives of these three individuals, as well as the rest of their support system made up of other former FLDS members. These individuals help each other navigate through difficulties like finding jobs and places to live, as well as overcoming psychological and emotional trauma from their past.

One of the most interesting aspects of Breaking the Faith is the fact that the show was filmed while the main characters were in the process of starting a new life. In other words, they were not just telling their stories, but actually living them out on camera. This made for a unique viewing experience that allowed viewers to see how these individuals were truly adapting to life outside of the FLDS community.

The show does not shy away from the challenges that come with leaving the FLDS community. Members of the FLDS are taught from a young age that the outside world is evil and dangerous, and that they are only safe within the confines of the community. Breaking away from this way of thinking can be extremely difficult, and the show explores just how complex this process can be.

One of the most significant challenges that former FLDS members face when they leave is finding a way to support themselves. In many cases, members of the community are not educated and have no real job skills. They have spent their entire lives working for the church, and have no idea how to navigate the job market outside of the community. Breaking the Faith shows how difficult this can be, as the stars of the show struggle to find steady employment.

Another challenge that former FLDS members face is finding a sense of identity outside of the church. Members of the community are taught to view themselves as a part of a larger group, and often have no sense of individuality. Breaking the Faith explores how former members are able to find themselves and define their identities after leaving the community.

Overall, Breaking the Faith is a compelling and emotional show that explores the lives of former FLDS members who are trying to start a new life after leaving their community. The show is not always easy to watch, as it deals with some difficult and emotional topics. However, it provides a unique perspective on a group of people who are often overlooked and misunderstood.

Breaking the Faith is a series that ran for 1 seasons (7 episodes) between November 24, 2013 and on TLC

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Breaking Away
7. Breaking Away
January 5, 2014
Matt's first day of bootcamp will forever change his life. Angie gets a makeover with the help of her new friend Ariah. Meanwhile, Zack's meeting with the private investigator provides a lead on the whereabouts of his mother.
Shedding Skin
6. Shedding Skin
December 29, 2013
Connie and Cody's relationship progresses, while Connie considers a major transition and Angie finds a new friend who will change her life forever.
Outsiders
5. Outsiders
December 22, 2013
Outside influences create tension.
Temptation
4. Temptation
December 15, 2013
Settling in Salt Lake, the housemates begin to slowly experience the gentile world. Later, an old flame is rekindled, and the group heads to a Salt Lake night time hot spot.
Into the Unknown
3. Into the Unknown
December 8, 2013
The safe house is compromised, so the group escapes to Salt Lake City and seek safety in a Mormon household, though they're still haunted by the FLDS prophecies they're running from.
On the Run
2. On the Run
December 1, 2013
After escaping, the group heads to an undisclosed location known as a "Safe House." Upon their arrival, the women find out the house is run by someone they've been raised to despise and fear.
Keep Sweet
1. Keep Sweet
November 24, 2013
The young men and women encounter security officers while trying to escape their polygamist communities and the FLDS.
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Where to Watch Breaking the Faith
Breaking the Faith is available for streaming on the TLC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Breaking the Faith on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    November 24, 2013
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (102)